A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3144698 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3146087 epoch_slot_no: 14087 block_no: 3144551 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2975 time: 2019-09-22 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa471c225e3ad672087cbed5cd566c516e57be5861d6759ef82606e7e4c3cb8aeBlock Operator
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